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Fatal head-on accident on B388: suspected illegal racing!
On June 27th, 2025 there was a fatal head-on accident on the B388 in Rottal-Inn. Investigations into illegal car racing are ongoing.
Fatal head-on accident on B388: suspected illegal racing!
What happened on June 27, 2025 on the B 388 near Gangkofen once again casts the traffic safety situation in the region in a gloomy light. A serious traffic accident that occurred at 3:50 p.m. claimed a human life and showed how dangerous careless driving and risky overtaking maneuvers can be. According to the Bavarian police polizei.bayern.de, a 34-year-old from Landshut died at the scene of the accident after his car was hit head-on by an overtaking vehicle driven by a 25-year-old from Gangkofen.
The Gangkofener was on his way home when he overtook several cars and collided with the Landshuter's oncoming vehicle. A 34-year-old from Hebertsfelden, who was driving behind the Landshuter, was also involved in the accident and seriously injured. It's a terrible picture when you imagine the scene: a crowded street, desperate attempts to escape in time, and then the inevitable crash.
The consequences of the accident
The consequences of this tragic accident are devastating. The rescue forces were quickly on site and both the woman from Hebertsfelden and the man from Gangkofen were taken to the hospital. The medical profession is now working to help both victims and treat their injuries. The financial damage to property is also significant at around 100,000 euros. As the police state in their latest reports, the affected vehicles had to be towed and an investigation was initiated.
An expert report from the Landshut public prosecutor's office will clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. The entire event illustrates how important it is to adhere to traffic rules. The stress on the roads, faster vehicles and careless drivers repeatedly lead to critical situations.
Increase in illegal car racing
Unfortunately, this incident is not the only one that highlights the dangers of road traffic in Bavaria. Another tragic accident a few days earlier on the B 388 near Unterdietfurt also left shocked eyes. Here, a 22-year-old motorcyclist was the tragic victim after an 18-year-old driver overtook her in a right-hand bend and hit her head-on. According to BR.de, the investigation was initiated on suspicion of illegal car racing, as the person who caused the accident had already been observed before.
Police have recorded a worrying increase in suspected illegal car racing cases in the region, with almost 50 reports this year alone. Recently, around four speeders were identified on Friday night for risky driving and speeding, prompting officials to step up action against these dangerous practices.
It remains to be hoped that these tragic incidents will lead to a rethinking of road safety. Especially at a time when more and more young drivers are driving their cars on the roads, it is essential to act responsibly. The police appeal to all road users to drive carefully and to be aware of the responsibility that comes with driving a vehicle at all times.
The increase in illegal car racing shows that the danger is latent in the population Spiegel.de. It's time to open our eyes and fight together for more safety on the roads.